tribute to MotherA good woman is hard to find, and worth far
more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason
to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to far away places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!” Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear of God. Give her everything she deserves! Celebrate her life with praises!
proverbs 31: 10-31, msg
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DESIGN
sunrise - february 9, 1925 | sunset - september 29, 2017
HargroveLILLIE MAEa homegoing celebration
Saturday, October 7, 2017 | 12 NoonImpact Nation Fellowship Church
1110 26th Avenue East - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Bishop L. Spenser Smith, Officiating
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
MUSICAL SELECTION Impact Nation Praise Team
OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Elder Jimmy Watts
NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Elder Hayward Bishop
PRAYER Pastor Anderson Walker
New Harvest Church of God
MUSICAL SELECTION Impact Nation Praise Team
REFLECTIONSMrs. Sonja Hobson Corley, Neighbor Mrs. Ruby Bishop, Church Member Mrs. Mia Mitchell, Granddaughter
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mrs. Wilma Dooley
SILENT READING of the OBITUARY
MUSICAL SELECTION Mrs. Paren Byrd
EULOGY Bishop L. Spenser Smith
RECESSIONAL
INTERMENT Cedar Oak Memorial Park
1401 Mimosa Park Road - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
REPAST Impact Nation Fellowship Church
Again the Master has claimed His own . . . A beautiful life came to a close on Friday, September 29, 2017.
Lillie Mae Phillips Hargrove was born on February 9, 1925, to Corinne Phillips and Adlis Phillips in Marengo County,
Alabama. She grew up in Panola, Alabama and attended North Sumter High School.
She confessed Christ at an early age and attended Zion Valley Baptist Church of Panola, Alabama. She later joined New Canaan Baptist Church after moving to Aliceville. In 1965, the family relocated to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and she became a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a founding member of Impact Nation Fellowship Church, where she remained a faithful member until her death.
On May 31, 1941, she united in holy matrimony to John Hargrove, Jr. To this union, five sons and seven daughters were born.
Lillie labored long and hard taking care of her family. She was a faithful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and caring for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Hargrove, Jr.; daughter, Jessie Anderson; son, Peter Hargrove, Sr.; and grandchildren, LaQuadra Beckett and Jamel Hernandez.
She leaves to cherish her memory: ten devoted children, Bessie M. Smith, Lillie R. Harris, Willie E. (Geraldine) Hargrove of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Rosa E. (Samuel) Branch of Mt. Olive, North Carolina, John G. (Annie) Hargrove of McDonough, Georgia, Aaron Hargrove of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Loretta Hargrove of Hempstead, New York, Bernard (Nora) Hargrove of Birmingham, Alabama, Vonda V. (Anthony) Gee of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Vanessa T. Gamble of McCalla, Alabama; 30 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, 19 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Order ofservice
Celebration of life